Lee County board hears update on Open Gate weapon-detection program and safety results
Mar 11, 2026
District staff told the board the Open Gate weapon-detection system is now required at district campuses and described training, deployment and a downward trend in weapons incidents since rollout; board members asked about budgeting and system settings.
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The School District of Lee County on Tuesday received a progress update on Open Gate, the districtwide weapon-detection program that requires everyone entering campus buildings to pass through a screening system.
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